Biochemist and marine biologist Michael Konrad of South 40 Pier sends along the following natural history of one of our most important neighbors, eelgrass: Life began in the ocean. Then continents generated by tectonic plate movements gradually became hospitable to life, and some living organisms...
After gathering input from residents of all 10 Sausalito docks covered by the recently enacted rent control amendment to the Floating Homes Residency Law (FHRL), members of the Floating Homes Association’s Legal Action Committee (LAC) have been meeting with county and state officials to discuss...
This poster announces a Climate Change symposium featuring East Pier residents Wilford Welch and Terri Thomas, along with ex-Mayor Janelle Kellman. It is being held at the Sausalito Library on Friday, February 9 at 6:00 p.m.
FHA Marketing/PR Chair Julie Durbin has assembled a team of 12 volunteers to begin planning for a free FHA Day in the Park on Sunday, May 19. She is in need of help rounding up sponsors; if that’s something you’d like to do, contact Julie. Stay...
Susan Huxtable of East Pier passes along a website for Marin Medical Equipment Recyclers, a volunteer non-profit based in San Rafael that offers free used medical equipment. If you can’t find what you need in the FHA’s Disaster Response Trailer, or if your need is...
The organizers of the Marin City Stormwater Plan are hosting a Community Meeting on Saturday March 9 to go over concepts being studied as part of developing a community led Stormwater Plan. Some of the concepts involve proposed drainage features near Gate 6 and Gate...
The annual Floating Homes Association membership meeting will take place on Saturday evening, February 24 at The Sausalito Seahorse, 305 Harbor Drive from 5:00 p.m to 9:30 p.m. The evening, free to FHA member households, will include drinks, delicious finger foods, and lots of camaraderie....
The Legal Action Committee (LAC) of the Floating Homes Association recently held a series of dock meetings to gather community input on possible changes to AB252, the floating home rent control law that was enacted at the beginning of 2023. At issue is the amount...
Long-time Gate 6 ½ resident Patti Bott has been elected Commodore of the Sausalito Yacht Club. Patti rose through the ranks at the 82-year old club, serving as a flag officer after stints on the Race Committee and on the board of the Sausalito Youth...
Tides of 6.6’ or higher are expected through the rest of this week. Rain is also predicted for Tuesday and Saturday, which may swell the tides to even greater heights. If a high tide coincides with a significant storm, a tidal surge can occur, causing...
